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Encyclopedia > Álfar

In Norse mythology, the Álfar, or Elves, are usually considered to be the height of humans or just above. The Light Elves are supposedly fair to look upon, and they live in Álfheim. Norse mythology, Viking mythology or Scandinavian mythology refer to the pre-Christian religion, beliefs and legends of the Scandinavian people. ... For alternate meanings, see Lightning (disambiguation). ... Álfheim (Old Norse Álfheimr Elf-home) is the abode of the Álfar Elves in Norse mythology and appears also in northern English ballads under the forms Elfhame and Elphame. ...


The Svartalfar (Dark Elves) live in the dark, and are slightly more mischievous. They are often associated with Dwarves. The Svartálfar (black elves) are mythical beings from Norse mythology. ... Dark elves is the name for the (mostly) evil counterparts of the elves in many mythologies and fantasy settings. ... The Norse dwarves or Duergar (ON Dvergar) are highly significant entities within Norse mythology. ...


The Eddas tend to use Álfar and Vanir interchangeably. Vanir is the name of what is usually considered one of the two pantheons of gods in Norse mythology. ...


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